Calories in Peppermint, fresh
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Peppermint, fresh contains 70 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 2 leaves (0.1 g) provides about 0 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in spices and herbs on FoodFactly, where the median is 285 kcal per 100 g across 63 foods.
100 g provides 51% of the Daily Value for manganese, 37% of the Daily Value for copper and 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 70 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.94 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat I | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 31 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 8 g | 29% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin A M | 212 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C M | 31.8 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.082 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.27 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.34 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 114 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 243 mg | 19% |
| Iron M | 5.1 mg | 28% |
| Magnesium M | 80 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus M | 73 mg | 6% |
| Potassium M | 569 mg | 12% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.33 mg | 37% |
| Manganese M | 1.2 mg | 51% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 72%
- Fat 10%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.8 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber8 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat0.94 gin the lowest quarter of spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.25 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium31 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 0.033 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.51 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan I | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine I | 0.15 g |
| Isoleucine I | 0.15 g |
| Leucine I | 0.28 g |
| Lysine I | 0.16 g |
| Methionine I | 0.053 g |
| Cystine I | 0.041 g |
| Phenylalanine I | 0.19 g |
| Tyrosine I | 0.11 g |
| Valine I | 0.19 g |
| Arginine I | 0.17 g |
| Histidine I | 0.075 g |
| Alanine I | 0.2 g |
| Aspartic acid I | 0.44 g |
| Glutamic acid I | 0.41 g |
| Glycine I | 0.18 g |
| Proline I | 0.15 g |
| Serine I | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.069 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.18 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.44 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 13 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water M | 78.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Energy ? | 293 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 4,248 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 114 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, fresh Raw | 44 | 3.3 g | 8.4 g | 0.73 g |
| Dill weed, fresh Raw | 43 | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Peppers, hot, raw Raw | 34 | 1.4 g | 7.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Basil, fresh Raw | 23 | 3.2 g | 2.7 g | 0.64 g |
| Mustard | 69 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Mustard, prepared, yellow | 61 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw peppermint?
100 g of raw peppermint has 70 kcal. 2 leaves (0.1 g): about 0 kcal. 2 tbsp (3.2 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in raw peppermint?
Raw peppermint contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.004 g in 2 leaves (0.1 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in raw peppermint?
Raw peppermint has 14.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw peppermint?
Raw peppermint contains 0.94 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.25 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw peppermint contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (51% DV), copper (37% DV), Vitamin C (35% DV), Folate (B9) (29% DV) and iron (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw peppermint?
100 g contains 31 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173474. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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